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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: No spark
« Last post by oldbiker on August 04, 2026, 07:48:59 AM »
With nothing to lose I have removed the bean can. I have spark on grounded plugs when I  earth .centre pin on harness to ecu from  bean can. No spark with bean can reconnected  and rear wheel turned. When I removed bean can I noticed that the rivets holding the sensor were loose and the gate wheel was touching the magnet.
My question . Would this type of contact cause the sensor not to function?is there an easy way to test the sensor now that I have access?
Thanking you all
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Discussion about "Lesser" makes, er, Non-BMW ;-) / Yamaha XV1900
« Last post by dogshome on August 02, 2026, 02:13:32 PM »
A custom XV1900 has come up for sale near me at less than 50% it's normal price. The reason being, the dreaded 3rd gear noise. The seller is quite open about 3rd gear having failed.

As bikes go, it is quite complex. The 3rd gear issue was common and requires a complete tear-down to the last nut and bolt. It will need bearings, gaskets and some Yamaha-only gear parts - 3rd gear and it's counterpart. It may also need a gearbox scavenge pump if really unlucky.

Although air cooled, they are dry sump and quite complex to rebuild.

The Starbike forum has gone quiet on this subject. There are no videos on a repair. Lots on the various Millwaukee lemons that Harley make!


Thoughts?
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Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. / D3O and newer alternatives
« Last post by dogshome on August 02, 2026, 02:06:06 PM »
This stuff is almost un-noticeable when it's really hot and sticky. It stays where it should and does not stick to your skin and get in the way like the yellow blobs do. Allegedly biodegradeable, although it is polpropylene like skateboard wheels. It meets CE level 2, although I have not jumped off the bike to try this. Its very heavy, but dissapears from your awareness better than the D3O ghost stuff.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/2703558
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Misc. Technical Discussion / RT screen vent
« Last post by dogshome on August 02, 2026, 01:55:49 PM »
The Goldwing air vent fits perfectly. I love the bike. In cold weather, the RT screen keeps it warm. If raining, I stay dry. In th 30C plus heat in the UK, with armoured kit on, I roast!

Testing to commence  :flamethrowingsmiley:
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: Fuel Filter Choices?
« Last post by Tiedie on August 01, 2026, 04:01:23 PM »
Have you serviced your carburetors, just a thought it just could be time to replace some parts. Might not even be a filter issue.
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: Fuel Filter Choices?
« Last post by Loan Rider on August 01, 2026, 03:00:22 PM »
I do occasionally get what feels a bit like fuel starvation when cruising at 60-70mph and then hit a long uphill section. It seems to go away if I back off slightly, so I do wonder if I have a slight restriction even without a filter fitted.
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: No spark
« Last post by Bob_Roller on July 28, 2026, 07:56:37 PM »
One quick test you can do, is remove a spark plug or use a spare plug .
Plug it into one of the ignition leads and turn the ignition switch on and off .
You should get a spark, if not it could be the ICU .
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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: No spark
« Last post by oldbiker on July 28, 2026, 04:38:56 PM »
Having read a lot of posts here I feel it is the dreaded beancan that has failed. An expensive repair  so I have decided to layup my R65ls and  use my R80. I prefer the r65 but that is life.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Stalling out, breather issue?
« Last post by Barry on July 27, 2026, 04:41:47 PM »
It will be a float needle issue rather than too much oil. 

I would check the float levels are correct and that the float needles are sealing.  Even if the float needles are OK it's a good routine to turn off the petrol tap every time the bike is parked up.
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BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 / Re: Stalling out, breather issue?
« Last post by Vashon65 on July 26, 2026, 04:19:57 PM »
So I drained the oil and it was more than just oil, it was an oil and fuel mixture, much thinner than oil, and a lot of it.
Could this have happened from putting too much oil in? Or float needle issues? Other issue I need to figure out before changing the filter and putting the right amount of oil in it?
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